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Old May 13, 2008 | 11:35 AM
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waste gate issue

Hey guys I'm looking for threads on proper working waste gate, I think that mine is buggard i thried to move it in and out and could not move it? so i was thinking bout doing ccv mod today and started looking at things ...I have the green line coming out of the air intake to the turbo which i belive provides the vaccum for the red line that works the waste gate anyhow i realy don't know poo about them so if you have any good threads or links i could read that would be great thx ahead of time
 
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Old May 13, 2008 | 11:51 AM
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I'm sure someone here knows more about this than i do, I'm bout ready to tear into this but need a second opinion on how to go about it
 
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Old May 13, 2008 | 12:01 PM
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I've done alot of mods like you have, my waste gate was flopping in the wind. I bought a BD waste gate actuator, seems to handle all the mods now. Banks also makes the Big mouth waste gate actuator but of course it costs more.
 
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Old May 13, 2008 | 12:08 PM
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Wastegate is controlled with boost from the red line (not vacuum). there is a spring that holds is shut and is difficult to move by hand. green line is the return.

Unplug the red line from the actuator and push it on the clamp stud. drive and check boost and SOTP performance. If no change then something is wrong. boost should increase without wastegate control.

You can tighten the rod end (shorten the rod) to increase the spring preload, which will hold more boost. Do a search and you will find the procedure.

buy a new clip 'cause you have a 99% chance to loose it.
 
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Old May 13, 2008 | 12:16 PM
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Check out Dieselsite and there "Turbo Master". I have one and it seems to be working well. just a though. adn there is no need for your red tube anymore.
 
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Old May 13, 2008 | 12:40 PM
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I think that mine is buggard i thried to move it in and out and could not move it?
You are not supposed to be able to move that rod by hand. It holds the wastegate closed with tension, so if you are able to move it by hand, it means that it's too weak and will fly open easily.
 
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Old May 13, 2008 | 01:16 PM
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Turbomaster WG controler...

1999-2003 7.3L Turbo Master Wastegate Controller
 
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Old May 13, 2008 | 05:30 PM
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More turbomaster

Mine is in the front seat, awaiting installation.
 
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Old May 13, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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thx for the replies, I tried to use the search engine but seems to be having problems , might be my computer anyhow i will keep trying
 
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